1 The body produces too much cortisol hormone by itself (known as âendogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome).  A person takes large amounts of steroid medication to treat conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or eczema. This is known as âexogenousâ Cushingâs syndrome.
Deficiency. A shortage or insufficiency. The amount by which federal Income Tax due exceeds the amount reported by the taxpayer on his or her return; also, the amount owed by a taxpayer who has not filed a return.
Photo by: Gravicapa. Dietary deficiencies are disorders that occur because of a lack of essential nutrients in the diet, or because the body cannot absorb and process those nutrients once they are eaten. Most dietary deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of protein, vitamins, or minerals.Protein deficiency diseases occur when a person does not eat enough protein; these diseases are prevalent in developing countries where people are too poor to buy protein-rich foods or where such foods are hard to find.hoto by: Gravicapa. Dietary deficiencies are disorders that occur because of a lack of essential nutrients in the diet, or because the body cannot absorb and process those nutrients once they are eaten. Most dietary deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of protein, vitamins, or minerals.